Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked ham hock, rinsed; 2 cups green split peas, rinsed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A classic hearty soup slow cooked with green split peas, aromatic vegetables, and rich smoked ham hock.

95 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb smoked ham hock, rinsed
2 cups green split peas, rinsed
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Add 6 cups chicken stock, 2 cups rinsed green split peas, 1 lb rinsed smoked ham hock, 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp dried thyme to a large pot.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 70 minutes until peas break down.
3

Remove smoked ham hock and bay leaves from the soup pot.
4

Shred meat from smoked ham hock, return meat to pot, and ensure internal temperature of meat reaches 165°F.
5

Stir in 1/2 tsp black pepper and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Split Pea and Ham Soup take?

As written, 95 minutes: 15 of prep and 80 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (1 hour 10 minutes): "Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 70 minutes until peas break down."

What internal temperature should Split Pea and Ham Soup reach?

For Split Pea and Ham Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Split Pea and Ham Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Split Pea and Ham Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the stock.

How much protein is in Split Pea and Ham Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 28 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 16 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Split Pea and Ham Soup keep?

Refrigerate Split Pea and Ham Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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